Emmanuel Music: Beethoven Chamber Series, Concert I

We usually associate Beethoven with a "th." You know, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th symphonies (we didn't forget the 1st and 2nd), but Emmanuel Music focuses on Ludwig's chamber and vocal music. Newly appointed artistic director, Ryan Turner, leads the ensemble in Piano Trio No. 1 in Eb, op. 1; Six Gellert Songs, op. 48; String Trio No. 1 in Eb, op. 3. This series' first of four concerts marks the return of Emmanuel Music pianist, Judith Gordon. -- June Wulff, Globe Staff